Maintenance Mechanic II- Public Works, Bureau of Highways, Traffic Division

Howard County Government Position

Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2025, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 83 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the highest number of annual NACo awards achieved in the history of the State of Maryland, and the highest number of awards out of any county in the State of Maryland which received a collective 136 awards.

NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policy making.

We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations. We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government. We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged! We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs.

As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.

This position involves the installation, maintenance, and repair of traffic signal control devices and systems throughout the County.

Electrical System Installation, Maintenance and Repair:

• Performs electrical work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems, controls, and devices.
• Installs, cleans, and adjusts electrical fixtures and components such as ballasts, fuses, and switches.
• Installs under-floor wiring.
• Performs preventive maintenance on blades, contractors, circuit breakers, and similar components.
• Maintenance and replacement of backup power systems and batteries.

Traffic Signal and Control Device Maintenance:

• Performs inspections and cleaning of traffic signal equipment.
• Checks operation of equipment inside traffic signal cabinets.
• Replaces lamps in traffic signal heads.
• Performs overhead sign and signal head installations, removals, and repairs.
• Responds to reports of malfunctioning signals and other traffic control devices and performs necessary repairs.
• Operates a bucket truck to conduct overhead traffic signal maintenance.
• Assists with installation and maintenance of school flashers.
• Maintenance of hazard indication beacons.

Field Marking and Utility Coordination:

• Marks underground traffic signal equipment for MISS UTILITY stake-outs.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Completes maintenance reports.

Leadership and Other Duties:

• May supervise a work crew.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the 12th school grade and 3 years of progressively skilled experience in building/industrial maintenance and repair. Required certifications, licenses, and registrations:
Valid Driver's License. Preferred education, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of the methods, practices, materials and tools used in traffic signal control device maintenance.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazard and safety precautions applicable to traffic signal maintenance work.
• CDL Class B license is desirable.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand;

walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision…